Thirteen sessions into my boggy forest, I can`t close the deal. When it is finished and I post the photo sequence of it`s development, the struggle will be obvious. Since it has felt so close to resolution but hasn`t, I fear a structural problem that I just can`t see. So again a break is necessary.
Last weekend we were visiting Laura Foster and she walked us down to her in law`s home. They grow actual edible chestnuts! I had never seen one much less an orchard of them. Locally, the nuts appear in New Season`s Market in the fall. Laura and her husband Kevin have turned some of their partly empty nest into an Air BnB. Anyone wanting a dose of lush Northwest nature would love their country home. Kevin even built a 'tree house' that has water and heat and would make a wonderful little studio.
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This is such a fresh and lively little painting, Randall. It’s full of sun and the air of spring, and that perfect balance of the representational and abstract that you do so well.
ReplyDeleteI was sorry to miss the gathering, but very much appreciated Sarah’s notes about it. Yes, your suggestion of a plein air session here on Salmon Creek would be fun after a brunch, for any who would like to participate.
Cheers,
Don